While Taylor, 46, is currently symptom-free, he remains at risk for red measles.

"I've been in direct contact with one of the confirmed cases of measles," Taylor explained. He also had a blood test done and learned he lacked immunity to the measles, putting him in the risk category for contracting or spreading the disease. A vaccination now would not be of any immediate benefit.

He also learned he could not go to work for three weeks, a preventive measure just in case he does have the measles. He has been at home since Wednesday.

"You obviously want to contain it, and I fully support the public health officials for those steps," he added. Taylor said he thought he would have immunity because he has been diligent about being up to date with shots, but the blood work showed otherwise. He said his experience shows the importance of vaccinations.

"That's why people need to get vaccinations," he said. "There is a ripple effect and I'm certainly a victim of the ripple effect."

He said he quickly got in touch with his assistant coach, Carly Graham to work out plans for upcoming matches. The women's basketball team was on its way to Winnipeg for a series of games against the University of Manitoba.

"We're down to our last four weekends, we've got eight games left and I'll miss six," he said. "We're in a pretty big fight for first place."

As of Thursday, the U of R was in a three-way tie for first place in its division.

"These games have a big impact in terms of -- are we at home in playoffs -- or are we going on the road," he said.

Taylor said if he does not come down with the measles he expects he'll occupy his time trying to contribute to the basketball program, remotely.